Genetically modified foods (or GM foods) are foods produced from organisms that have had specific changes introduced into their DNA using the methods of genetic engineering. Australia already allows the commercial growing of genetically engineered canola and cotton, making us one of only a handful of countries that commercially grow GE crops. GE canola was commercially released in NSW and Victoria in 2008.
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Response rates from 621 Western Australia voters.
64% Yes |
36% No |
48% Yes |
36% No |
12% Yes, but require the labelling of foods that are genetically modified |
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4% Yes, but producers should not be able to patent seeds |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 621 Western Australia voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 621 Western Australia voters.
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Unique answers from Western Australia voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@4W5SYJ34yrs4Y
I don't really agree with GM food but the term is a bit misleading as most foods we now eat have been "genetically engineered" eg. Broccoli didn't used to exist. Genetics are important in feeding the world. But I do think producers should not be able to patent seeds and there should be labelling. Crops should only be grown in enclosed places so as not to contaminate nearby other crops.
@4TC4JQ64yrs4Y
Yes, but under capitalism all GM foods are exploited for competition
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@8YYLRDV3yrs3Y
only if it benefits the Australian agricultural industry
@9C99BM71yr1Y
@8TK8FQQ3yrs3Y
@8TCB5WT3yrs3Y
Yes, but producers shall not be allowed to patent seeds AND foods that are genetically modified must be labelled
@8SYJS2F4yrs4Y
Meats like vegan meat yes, other items no
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